We Were Wolves performs an acoustic show at PaceSetters in Beaumont, Thursday. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

We Were Wolves performs an acoustic show at PaceSetters in Beaumont, Thursday. Tammy McKinley/The Enterprise

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The Ramblin' Boys perform an acoustic set outside of Goofella's restaurant as part of the Merchant Soiree. Beth Rankin/cat5

The Ramblin' Boys perform an acoustic set outside of Goofella's restaurant as part of the Merchant Soiree. Beth Rankin/cat5

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Champagne Room band members Caylan Daughrity, percussion and guitar, left, and Dave Macha, right, perform an almost non-stop mix of Motown, R&B, Funk, and Hip Hop covers to get people on the dance floor at Madison's on Saturday night. August 12, 2011
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Champagne Room band members Caylan Daughrity, percussion and guitar, left, and Dave Macha, right, perform an almost non-stop mix of Motown, R&B, Funk, and Hip Hop covers to get people on the dance floor at ... more

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Hello Chief. Photo courtesy of Randy Edwards

Hello Chief. Photo courtesy of Randy Edwards

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Hello Chief. Photo courtesy of Randy Edwards

Hello Chief. Photo courtesy of Randy Edwards

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Bri Bagwell

Bri Bagwell

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Bri Bagwell

Bri Bagwell

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Charlie Robison

Charlie Robison

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Houston Irish punk band The Dead Rabbits. Photo courtesy of the artist

Houston Irish punk band The Dead Rabbits. Photo courtesy of the artist

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The Rankin Twins. Photo courtesy of the artist

The Rankin Twins. Photo courtesy of the artist

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The Rankin Twins. Photo courtesy of the artist

The Rankin Twins. Photo courtesy of the artist

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Country music star George Jones performs one of his biggest songs, "He Stopped Loving Her Today," during his 75th birthday celebration at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) less

Country music star George Jones performs one of his biggest songs, "He Stopped Loving Her Today," during his 75th birthday celebration at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006. ... more

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The Rankin Twins. Photo courtesy of the artist

The Rankin Twins. Photo courtesy of the artist

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Fall festivals that will be music to your ears

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There's more to love about fall than sweaters and scarves - in these parts, there are festivals. A lot of 'em.

As the weather, uh, cools off - kind of - we've got some bustling weekends ahead of us. Texas Gator Fest and the Texas Star Music Festival kick off the fall festival season this weekend with tons of live music, regional cuisine and beer gardens.

Since we've got so much live music headed our way at festivals between now and Thanksgiving, we thought we'd introduce you to a few of the acts that caught our attention. There's plenty of Texas country and Zydeco, as usual, but a new festival at Tequila Rok in November will inject some indie rock and Celtic punk into your fall festival plans. And once again, Nutty Jerry's Thank God for Texas Music Festival features some serious lyrical heavy-hitters.

You might not know him by name, but you've heard Lee Greenwood before - well, unless you aren't an American patriot. Which you are. Because this is Texas, dammit. Known for his patriotic anthem "God Bless the USA," Greenwood headlines the Texas Star Music Festival in Vidor on Saturday night.

L'Angelus

Genre: Cajun/swamp pop/R&B

When: 8 p.m. Fri., Oct. 5

Where: Texas Rice Festival

Louisiana quartet L'Angelus fuses Cajun fiddle, saxophone-driven swamp pop and New Orleans-style R&B to create an upbeat family-friendly show with a lot of energy. The band recently put out an album of hymns, making this four-piece quite popular in the Christian and Catholic music scenes.

Hello Chief

Genre: Indie rock

When: Saturday, Nov. 17

Where: OTI Fest at Tequila Rok

Aside from some out-of-town gigs (opening for indie heavy-hitters like Akron/Family), we haven't heard too much from Hello Chief lately - with members in college and side projects like Octopoodle and Mad Maude & the Hatters, this local three-piece keeps busy. For those who haven't seen Hello Chief live, you're in for a serious indie rock treat. This is by far one of the most all-around talented bands to come from our neck of the woods in a long time.

Cost: $12 or $10 if you bring three canned goods to benefit the Southeast Texas Food Bank. In addition to the canned goods a portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Humane Society of Southeast Texas and the food bank.

Bands on the line-up: We Were Wolves, The Ramblin' Boys, Hello Chief, DJ Elektrosaurus, Dear You, The Ruxpins, The Dead Rabbits, Andrew Strange, Six String Mafia, Johnny Jailbird & His Misdemeanors, Eviscerate The Proletariat, We Are Wombat, Soy and more.